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Waterhead, Lancashire

Waterhead is a former mill village (known as Waterhead Mill) that is now an urban area on the eastern edge of Oldham, Lancashire. It is within the council area of Oldham.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.548353,-2.0735517
Grid Reference: SD 9522 0574
Council Area: Oldham CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA

GBPN ID: 296720
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Waterhead,_Lancashire_296720

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